James Herbert John ENGLISH (Pilot Officer 413843)
Birth: 8 Jul 1921 Darlinghurst NSWFather: James Charles Joseph ENGLISH (1898-1973) Mother: Eileen Susan Amilda MCPHAIL (1899-1970) Occupation: School Teacher Enlisted: 13 Sep 1941 Sydney NSW Residence: 22 Phillip Street Thirroul NSW Next of Kin: James English Unit: 460 Squadron RAAF attached to RAF UK Death: 2 Dec 1943 Germany Cemetery: Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery, Berlin Germany Honours: 28 Mar 1944 Distinguished Flying Cross Roll of Honour: Soldiers Memorial Thirroul NSW Photo courtesy Camden Historical Society (from Joyce Thorn scrapbook) James' grandfather Henry English was born and worked at Camden Park, his father James was born at Narellan. Pilot Officer James Herbert John ENGLISH died on 2 December 1943 in a Flying Battle over Germany age 22. James was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for skill and courage in operation against the enemy. The Cross was presented to his father by the Governor General of Australia at Admiralty House Sydney on 23rd July 1945. |
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